1997 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile SS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile SS | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | SS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
